UNITED STATES 1N REPLY REFER TO: ACT EON ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION WASHINGTON25, D. C. AUG 7 1956 Mr. Le Arthur Minnich, Jre Acting Staff Secretary The White House Dear Mr. Minnich: As you requested by telephone on August 3, attached is a draft proposed reply to Atomic Energy Commission letter of August #, 1956 recommending a Presidential Directive concerning Department of Defense participation in the atomic weapon program, If there is any further assistance we can give you in this matter, we shall be glad to do so. Sincerely yours; Lee fs . General Manager Attachments Cys 1A & 2A draft letter o Fetes | REPRODUCED AT THE DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER LIBRARY 1 “ REPOSITORY COLLECTION - A Bada Lat Lid £ T7t / UAQR Qes BOxNo __“f rower AEC {45 4S- SQ. (2

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